Ronald Lee Baranski Jr
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Attorney licensed, 2003 specializing In Estate Planning focused on Client goals.
As a designated Personal Family Lawyer, my firm handles things differently. We will explain more during your free 15-minute Discovery call Zoom meeting, which you can book on my website by selecting "Book meeting" in the upper right corner.
First, I chose to bill flat fees; nothing is billed hourly so that my clients know exactly what they are paying upfront, with no hidden costs for calls or emails. During our initial Life and Legacy planning session, the client will choose what they want and know the total cost.
Second, lawyers often have a reputation for poor communication, a problem exacerbated by the hourly fee model and a lack of proper systems and staff. That’s why I’ve set up my firm to be different. My team and I ensure that a client’s plan is thoroughly addressed. I wanted to be the first person my clients called when they faced challenges, whether they were personal or legal. I am here to support you, and I work hard to be available and reachable. If my staff can’t answer an immediate question, they can always schedule a time to talk with me.
Third, I also recognized how often clients were given pages of instructions but left to figure things out on their own.
Fourth, in traditional firms, you might meet with an attorney at the start and see them again at the signing, but everything in between is often handled by a paralegal. You’re placed into one of their standard plans and given a long list of instructions that may seem overwhelming. However, I view planning as just the first step in our attorney-client relationship. We review your plan every three years to ensure your plan is still up to date. Most clients file these documents away, thinking they’re set for life, only to have their loved ones face legal battles when the plan falls short.
Finally, we don’t just focus on passing on your financial assets but capturing video/audio the legacy of your wisdom and message to your loved ones. My goal is to be your attorney for life.
- Estate Planning
- Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Google Meet
- Zoom
- Microsoft Teams
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- Texas
- State Bar of Texas
- ID Number: 24040468
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Law Office of Ronald L Baranski
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- President/Attorney
- Baranski Law P.C.
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- I changed from sole proprietor to corporation, and all other details of my profile remain unchanged.
- Manager of Right of Way acquisition
- Access Midstream Partners
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- Managed a group of 60+ including title, 2 attorneys, survey, and right-of-way acquisition agents. The goal was to acquire natural gas pipeline easements throughout Tarrant, Wise, Midland & Reeves Counties, Texas. Engaged with outside counsel as needed for eminent domain. Reviewed legal easements and set up a schedule along with the budget to meet company goals.
- Associate attorney
- Roach LLP
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- Handled a variety of issues including consumer and business bankruptcy, civil litigation, defense of debtor lawsuits, landlord-tenant, estate planning, and limited involvement with family law.
- Owner
- Baranski Law Office PC
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- Handled a variety of legal issues, including family law, child support enforcement, consumer bankruptcy, civil litigation, estate planning, and business formation.
- University of Oklahoma College of Law
- J.D. (2003) | Law
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- Oklahoma City University School of Law
- Studied for JD | Law
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- Went part-time while working full time then transferred to the University of Oklahoma beginning January 2002.
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- National Association of Elder Law Attorneys
- Member
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- Activities: Education and communication with other like-minded attorneys both in Texas and nationwide.
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- Texas State Bar # 24040468
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- Texas Real Estate Probate and Trust Section
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- Activities: Provides specialized information for attorneys within this practice area.
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- What Two Estate Planning documents does every adult need, Webinar, CA
- Facebook Live
- Provided general Estate Planning webinar with a co-host that is a realtor and mortgage broker in California to each of our private Facebook Groups.
- Q. In Texas are Individual retirement accounts (IRA)s and Roth IRAs protected against lawsuit judgements?
- A: Yes both a traditional IRA and Roth IRA are exempt from creditors claims. You can see the Texas Property code section 42.0021 which covers both qualified tax deferred plans and subsection (a)(5) specifically names Roth IRA’s as an included plan. There are a variety of savings plans covered in Texas.
- Q. My passed away without a will almost 5 years ago, what does my need to prove she has a legal to claim a settlement check
- A: My condolences as it is always hard to lose a parent. You will need to start a probate proceeding in Texas. In most Texas counties they require that you have an attorney since you are not representing yourself actually you are representing the decedent's estate. One issue is that in Texas you are required to initiate a probate proceeding within 4 years of death unless you can show an adequate excuse that prevented you from initiating the action. It's my opinion alone that it would be adequate to say this was settlement was not anticipated and other than this settlement there was no reason to initiate probate back when he passed. Promptly look for a probate attorney that practices in ... Read More
- Q. My dad passed away in June, I have his Durable power of attorney. No Will . I want to sell his house. Can I do this?
- A: My condolences as I lost my mother 3 years ago and know that is extremely painful so sorry for your loss. To answer your question, No, the authority granted by the power of attorney terminated at the time your dad died. Since he didn't have a Will the rules provided by Texas's estate code will control as who gets what. Under the statute, you and your late brother would get 1/2, with his 1/2 being split among his descendants (children). You will need to contact a probate attorney and go through probate or at least get advice as to any possible alternatives to probate if that is the only asset that was held in your dad's name alone. If there are any bank/investment accounts in his ... Read More
